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When it comes to fighting sea pirates, bones don’t lie

Ascertaining the age of the malnourished child pirates in Somalia can prove to be very difficult for prosecuting courts.

27 April 2024, 06:44 IST

When it comes to fighting sea pirates, bones don’t lie

When it comes to fighting sea pirates, bones don’t lie

When it comes to fighting sea pirates, bones don’t lie

27 April 2024, 06:44 IST

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

The MV Abdullah, a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier — a type of merchant ship used to transport large amounts of cargo — was hijacked in March as it was heading from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates.

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police

Indian warships INS Trishul and INS Sumedha carried out a major operation in the high seas on March 29 that resulted in successful rescue of fishing vessel Al Kambar and its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals.

04 April 2024, 07:16 IST

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police

04 April 2024, 07:16 IST

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

All 35 pirates were produced before special judge B D Shelke at the end of their initial police remand on Tuesday.

02 April 2024, 15:42 IST

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

02 April 2024, 15:42 IST

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

The Indian Navy on Friday had rescued the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its crew, after more than 12 hours of 'intense coercive tactical measures' as part of the anti-piracy operation.

30 March 2024, 15:06 IST

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

30 March 2024, 15:06 IST

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

INS Kolkata directed the pirate ship to stop for investigation in accordance with International Law, especially the United Nations Conventions on the Laws of the Sea.

23 March 2024, 04:28 IST

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

23 March 2024, 04:28 IST

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

No one reached them in time. The pirates clambered aboard the Abdullah, firing warning shots and taking the captain and second officer hostage, Chief Officer Atiq Ullah Khan said in an audio message to the ship's owners.

21 March 2024, 08:46 IST

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

21 March 2024, 08:46 IST

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

During the piracy peak, India's navy used to prosecute and jail in India pirates involved in major attacks, but in recent months the navy has taken to leaving the pirates at sea. The Ruen pirates will be the first India prosecutes in years, the official added.

20 March 2024, 11:02 IST

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

20 March 2024, 11:02 IST

IAF's C-17 aircraft executes precision airdrop in Arabian Sea, helps Navy seize hijacked vessel

The IAF described the airdrop of the Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft (CRRC) boats and the MARCOS commandos as a 'remarkable display' of 'jointness' between the two forces.

17 March 2024, 14:06 IST

IAF's C-17 aircraft executes precision airdrop in Arabian Sea, helps Navy seize hijacked vessel

IAF's C-17 aircraft executes precision airdrop in Arabian Sea, helps Navy seize hijacked vessel

IAF's C-17 aircraft executes precision airdrop in Arabian Sea, helps Navy seize hijacked vessel

17 March 2024, 14:06 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

Singh warned that those involved in maritime piracy and smuggling will not be tolerated.

03 February 2024, 11:50 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

03 February 2024, 11:50 IST